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Use present tense when referring to novel. Write in 3rd person point of view without 1st person expression or opinion. Write in formal style. Incorporate literary terms and do not contain any colloquialisms or slang language expressions. Use effective, compelling language to express key idea. Consider purpose, audience and tone in language and word choice. Concluding paragraph must summarize the main points. Body must support thesis. Must be in order of importance. Transitions should be well placed and make meaningful connections between ideas and paragraphs.Title in italics. Author must be identified.
George Orwell offered this definition of heroism: ordinary people doing whatever they can to change social systems that do not respect human decency even with the knowledge that they can't possibly succeed.
In Winston Smith, the protagonist of 1984, Orwell creates an ordinary person, an "everyman" who stands for all the oppresses citizens of Oceania. Yet as the novel closes, Winston cries as his love for Big Brother overwhelms him. Is Winston the novel's hero by Orwell's definition? Is he a hero that readers can admire and emulate? Explain your position by tracing Winston's actions through-out the novel and considering the results of those actions. Cite examples from the novel in your responses.
Purpose - must fulfill by analyzing the characters, themes and/or historical content. Must have valid thesis statement in introduction paragraph..
Ideas/Content - must contain insightful analysis and examples of the characters actions and choices and the connection to theme. Explain connection between evidence and thesis.